Akko can be relied upon to bring splashes of color and zany printed graphics to trade events. A TechPowerUp staffer was refreshed—after poring over countless boxy products all day—by an assortment of the peripheral specialist's quirky keyboards, keycaps and oddball mice. Akko's YU01 "Jade" keyboard—comprised of a resin-crafted case and transparent PC plastic keycaps—drew plenty of interest from CES attendees. The opaque properties of this resin material produced some interesting results when combined with the YU01's internal RGB lighting—almost hypnotic when in motion. The chosen keycap font may offend purists, but Akko's design team has clearly gone for that unique factor.

The Akko Colorful Cats keycap set is destined to boost cuteness on any compatible keyboard—a 100% layout was showcased in Las Vegas. The (fittingly named) MAO profile sports a cat-ear shaped design. Akko's Bun Wonderland keycap set was visible on two keyboards—full-size/100% and 75% layouts. There are a variety of baked good graphics emblazoned across these "MOG Mushroom-style" profile keycaps—TPU observed all sorts of baguettes, biscuits, bits of toast, pretzels and bakeshop paraphernalia printed on PBT material.

Mechanical keyboard components major Gateron showed off its latest creations at the 2025 International CES. We began our tour with the company's Nature Series line of low-profile keycaps. These high-quality PBT keycaps were shown in two color schemes—Oasis (palm green and white 2-tone); and Dune (sandy brown and white). The keycaps were accompanied by Gateron's upcoming GT60 PCB, which is so new that all we could find is it has some features which will be relevant for gaming. An example customer brand keyboard using the GT60 is the Mars 03 compact wireless mechanical keyboard with a 60% layout. The company also had a KeysMe branded example of the keyboard with a desert camo pattern, and Gateron weightless switch. The Mars 03 comes with an aluminium + zinc alloy body. Its electronics support USB (wired), 2.4 GHz RF (1000 Hz), and Bluetooth connectivity options. We also saw one taken apart, including its alloy baseplate, and PCB.

Following the success of our debut mechanical keyboard last year, we are excited to introduce the MKey PRO, our latest innovation crafted to elevate your typing and gaming experience. Featuring premium materials and top-tier features, the MKey PRO is driven by the enthusiastic feedback and support from our community.

Available Starting November 11th, 2024
The MKey PRO will be available in two bold color themes, Freedom and Darkness, offering users a choice between Gateron G Pro 3.0 Yellow or Brown switches to perfectly match their typing style. With a competitive price of USD $89.9, this keyboard delivers incredible value.

ELECOM, a global leader in innovative gaming peripherals, is excited to announce the launch of the TK-VK720A gaming keyboard. This groundbreaking device is set to redefine the gaming experience with its advanced magnetic switch technology, offering unmatched speed, precision, and customization—all within a sleek, compact design. The keyboard will be available in two color options: black and white.

Unmatched Performance with Advanced Magnetic Switches
At the core of the TK-VK720A are its advanced magnetic switches, making ELECOM one of the first in the industry to adopt analog silent switches. These switches provide faster actuation and reset points than traditional mechanical switches, ensuring key presses register at the slightest touch for smoother, more responsive keystrokes. This technology offers a crucial edge in competitive gaming, where every millisecond counts.

HYTE, a leading manufacturer of cutting-edge PC components and peripherals, today announced its special edition hololive 5th fes. Capture the Moment custom Keycap Set featuring special icons representing the members of hololive GAMERS. The HYTE x hololive GAMERS Capture the Moment Keycap Set brings Shirakami Fubuki, Ookami Mio, Nekomata Okayu, and Inugami Korone to your desktop in a custom Ice Blue, Lilac, and Blush Pink colorway with JIS, ANSI and UK/ISO novelty keys available out of the box.

The Capture the Moment Keycap Set comes with 142 Cherry profile MX-compatible keycaps and support for 60%, 65%, 75%, and TKL keyboards. Signature icons of all four hololive GAMERS talents are featured on the keycap set including Fubuki's "Meme Queen" crown, Mio's bell ornament, Okayu's collar charm, Korone's chocolate cornet, and more. Hololive GAMERS fans who purchase the keycap set will receive a bonus collectible RGB switch keychain base with four interchangeable keycaps featuring Fubuki, Mio, Okayu, and Korone.

We always had more Middle-earth keyboards in us. We just had to get back on the horse. For our latest release, we mean that in more ways (and more boards) than one. Meet the Drop + The Lord of the Rings Rohan Keyboard: a heroic typing staple sent from our stables in two styles, each inspired by the kingdom of horsemasters. Choose from the brown Edoras or the green Aldburg, named after the Riddermark's two biggest cities—and adorned with pad-printed artwork from OSHETART depicting a Rohan-inspired seal your entire desk can rally around.

MUSTER THE ROHIRRIM—IN 2 COLORWAYS
And like the great gathering of the Rohirrim before the Battle of the Pelennor Fields—these keyboards are sporting something of an army themselves. That army comes in the form of a newly created DCD-profile keycap set (in matching green or brown) featuring a host of Rohan-inspired novelties designed by OSHETART—including galloping horses, a cavalry helmet, the beacons of Minas Tirith, and iconography from Anglo Saxon culture: an inspiration for Rohan. Throw in tactile Holy Panda X Switches paired with our nearly silent Phantom Stabilizers, and you're ready to type—type now, for ruin, and the world's ending.

HyperX, now an HP brand, made a big splash this 2024 CES, with the new Alloy Rise 75, and some groovy keysets. The Alloy Rise 75 is a slick 75% keyboard with various key switch options, a programmable rotary dial, and pudding keycaps. The company also showed off top-plate accessories for the full-sized Alloy Rise keyboard. They pudding keycaps on these are easy to replace with one of many new keysets and panel kits HyperX brought out this year.

A panel kit consists of keycaps, headset body mounts along the headphone cans; and additional mounts along the headband. Among the panel kits we spied were Valkyrie—the one with the angelic wings on the headset panel; Mythical—the one with the orc ears and teeth; Werewolf—the one with the claws; and Something (literally that), but a mix of elements such as mushrooms and dragon claws.

NVIDIA is celebrating a major milestone of having as many as 500 games and applications part of the NVIDIA RTX ecosystem, which you can find all about in our article here, with a Giveaway. The company is giving away as many as twenty Green Man Gaming store vouchers worth $500, each. Green Man Gaming is an online retailer of games that transcends DRM platforms and their stores, such as Steam, Ubisoft Connect, etc. Additionally, you get a chance to win NVIDIA's rare RTX ON keyboard keycaps. To participate, simply follow NVIDIA GeForce social media channels across X, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Reddit, or Discord; and the Giveaway terms listed on this page.

Today, FaZe Holdings, Inc. (FaZe Clan), one of the most prominent and influential gaming organizations in the world, and SteelSeries, the worldwide leader in gaming and esports peripherals, announced they will be launching a new line of FaZe Clan x SteelSeries co-branded gaming products, now available exclusively at Best Buy retail locations across North America and BestBuy.com.

With inspiration drawn from the FaZe Clan multiverse, the limited-edition collection features the classic FaZe black and red colorways and brings the iconic FaZe logo and FaZe camouflage to life through SteelSeries' award-winning Arctis Nova 7 headset, Apex 9 Mini keyboard, Aerox 3 Wireless mouse, and QcK XXL mouse pad.

MSI, a world-leading brand for gaming and creation, proudly introduces the VIGOR GK41 series, a revolutionary duo of gaming keyboards designed to elevate your gaming experience. The VIGOR GK41 and its advanced counterpart, the VIGOR GK41 DUSK, are crafted with precision and a next-level to cater to the diverse needs of gamers.

VIGOR GK41: Armed for Game On
The VIGOR GK41, the first product in the series, stands out with its Kailh Linear Red switches, offering outstanding responsiveness for gamers seeking the perfect keystroke. Boasting 6 fixed color LEDs in 10 different lighting zones, the GK41 creates a visually immersive gaming environment. Supporting MSI Center software enables gamers to customize macro key settings and lighting effects. It also offers the flexibility to configure combination keys for adjustable lighting effects and seamless control over media settings. The adjustable stand with three angles (0°, 3°, or 7°) ensures ergonomic comfort. It is complemented by 100% anti-ghosting keys, making the VIGOR GK41 the go-to choice for gamers who demand outstanding performance at an affordable price.

For those unfamiliar with Jelly Key, I highly encourage going through our previous coverage of the Vietnamese artisan's works wherein we've seen several different examples of highly detailed themes which get put to life on your keyboard courtesy artisan keycaps that use a resin pour over a layer-by-layer assembly incorporating individually molded tiny pieces. The company is famous for its various themes and designs although I must say I quite liked the 8-bit Series: Pipeline City keycap covered in the very first article. It was clearly going for gaming nostalgia and as close to Nintendo IP as it could get without getting into trouble. As such, I was delighted to know there was a new 8-it series in the works—especially as this happens to be the most complicated and time consuming design the company has ever put out in the new group buy called 8-Bit Series: Pipeline Battle.

The theme is put to good use here with not only characters and environments but also game effects including explosions and bullets/missiles galore. I can probably identify three different games these keycaps remind me of immediately and the level of detail is such that you may want to consider going for a larger keycap to better appreciate everything. Jelly Key says every single element is individually cast with just the base taking ~20 hours to complete and the various tiny characters taking another 8-10 hours to assemble layer by layer before the resin pour and a final finishing process taking another 16-18 hours. There are four gaming scenes, nine sizes for each scene, and 156 character variations in this group buy which consists of 11 keycap sizes and five keycap profiles including a "naked" profile without the resin pour. Purchasing a bundle gives a free art toy display stand too. The group buy ends Oct 9 officially—usually sooner—although Jelly Key has promised TechPowerUp readers some extra leeway here while also giving us a 5% discount code (5-eodh2). See past the break for photos of a prototype keycap in the 2u size, Pipeline Gold design, and droplet profile.

Razer, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, once again elevated the global gaming landscape with the monumental RazerCon 2023. This year, on September 21, gamers from around the globe connected virtually as CEO Min-Liang Tan, in true testament to Razer's "For Gamers, By Gamers" ethos, unveiled a thrilling suite of upcoming launches including six game-changing products, and new exciting partnerships.

The event was also co-hosted by renowned gaming consortium OTK, who dove deep into the intricacies of Razer's new products, showcased ultimate gamer battlestations, and shared essential gamer insights. In keeping with Razer's commitment to sustainability, RazerCon 2023 was once again powered by renewable energy sources for its data transmission and offsetting emissions arising from the usage of devices tuning in, as it continues its carbon neutral streaming tradition. Razer fans can relive the entire event here.

For those unfamiliar with Jelly Key, I highly encourage going through our previous coverage of the Vietnamese artisan's works wherein we've seen several different examples of highly detailed themes which get put to life on your keyboard courtesy artisan keycaps that use a resin pour over a layer-by-layer assembly incorporating individually molded tiny pieces. The company is famous for its various themes and designs although this time is a big departure from the norm by having semi-submerged elements in the new group buy called Crystal Veil Series - Space Odyssey.

The theme is space exploration and how lonely/dangerous it can be. There is an astronaut with his lander in various space-related environments which jut out of the top layer of the resin itself to give a feeling of being trapped or exploring—depends on how optimistic you want to be. These are also UV-reactive and support backlighting to an extent while the Cherry profile adds support to many keyboards using south-facing LEDs too. Jelly Key says the goal here was to make something easy to type on which I don't necessarily agree with, at least compared to the previous keycaps which have a smoother top surface. Indeed, it comes off more like a display piece to me and that also explains the optional display stand and box accessories to use them outside of the keyboard too. These new keycaps come in four designs and five sizes with discounts/free gifts for purchases of multiple keycaps. The group buy officially ends soon but Jelly Key has promised support for TechPowerUp readers who wish to purchase it over the next few days as well. See past the break for photos of a prototype keycap, including under the microscope.

HyperX, the gaming peripherals team at HP Inc. and brand leader in gaming and esports, today announced the HyperX x VALORANT Champions Tour Spark Limited Edition Keycap. Specifically designed for VALORANT fans, the new tournament-exclusive keycap allows fans to personalize their desk setup. The keycap is uniquely crafted to showcase support for your favorite VALORANT Champions and competing teams.

HyperX and Riot Games collaborated to create a champion-tier keycap that boasts a gold color and showcases the VCT Spark logo and tournament year. Additionally, the keycap features the tagline "One More," symbolizing the endless competitive spirit of players and fans who constantly strive for victory. This collaboration with Riot Games has resulted in a fun, spirited, and memorable design that perfectly captures the essence of competitive gaming during this year's Champions tournament.

LET THERE BE LIGHT! Introducing the brightest addition to the Glorious keycap collection: Polychroma RGB. These Cherry profile keycaps are made with translucent polycarbonate for evenly diffused lighting and a rich typing experience. Now available for just $39.99. Get front row seats to the light show!✨

POLYCHROMA RGB KEYCAPS
Illuminate your board with vibrant RGB goodness thanks to its translucent design.

HyperX, the gaming peripherals team at HP Inc. and brand leader in gaming and esports, today announced the HyperX x Liquid - Blue Limited Edition Keycap. The new keycap features a special design inspired by Team Liquid's beloved mascot, Blue (known for being mostly sweet, but sometimes mischievous). Uniquely crafted and developed with next-generation color 3D printing technology, the new keycap adds an extra element of personalization to keyboards and enables Team Liquid fans to showcase their support.

"Blue is the physical manifestation of the Team Liquid brand. It's been inspiring to see all the cool and creative ways that they've been brought to life by our staff, our fans, and now our partners. This collaboration with one of our longest standing partners, HyperX, will bring Blue's passion for gaming to a wider audience," said Steve Arhancet, Co-CEO of Team Liquid. "I am stoked to get my hands on the limited-edition keycap and add it to my collection." Specifically developed for those who are looking to add a bit of fun flair to their gaming setup, Team Liquid was involved in the ideation and design process of the HyperX x Liquid - Blue Limited Edition Keycap, ensuring that it truly represents the complete essence of the team and its community. Adding a touch of team spirit to gaming environments, Team Liquid fans can now personalize their desk setup with the adorable mascot Blue. Whether playing, competing, or simply having fun, gamers can now have Blue by their side when doing it all.

MORE COLORS, MORE COMPATIBILITY, MORE KEYSTERINE—With a see-through aesthetic that's equal parts mouthwash and millennium-era electronics, our MiTo-designed Keysterine Keycap Set launched with a shock and a splash. Now, it's back in a second generation that's showing off an expanded Base Kit in a host of new colors.

Take your fingertips to new transparent horizons with the refreshing Peppermint and the electric Cyberjam colorways, alongside all of the original color options from the first run. (You'll also find that the original Arctic colorway is now available in a second Frost option, which features white legends for a more minimalist look.) No matter which colorway you choose, you'll be treated to a refined Base Kit, which now covers a wider range of 40% boards, as well as common Planck and Preonic configurations, per community input. Let's be transparent: you've found your next keycap set.

CAPS—& CATS—FOR CAUSES - Having raised tens of thousands of dollars in our previous Treecaps, Streamcaps, and Ukrainecaps runs, we're excited to launch the fourth installment in Caps for Causes: MT3 NoveltyCats. This time, we want to honor June's "Adopt a Shelter Cat Month" with a donation to the ASPCA on behalf of our Mech Keys community.

For these feline-focused novelties, we used the original MT3 Susuwatari First-Edition Cat Keycap mold to craft some absolutely adorable caps in Black-on-White, Dasher, Fairlane, and Dusk colorways. (If you're a Studio Ghibli fan, you may recognize the talkative inspiration for this particular cinematic cat.) With just 550 packs made—in brand-new colorways, no less—we're not expecting the NoveltyCats to last long. Get yours now, before the cat's out of the bag for good.

HELLO DARKNESS MY OLD FRIEND - Some people are afraid of the dark. Here on Drop, more than a few are friends with it. If you lean away from the light in your own personal aesthetic, you've come to the right keycap set. Meet MT3 Darkness: a truly shadow-infused typing statement, with an ultra-satisfying profile you won't find anywhere else. A study of the dark in all its shapes, shades, and forms, this set features charcoal, almost-black keycaps with slightly lighter, dark-gray legends.

It's a look that gives depth to Darkness - supported by a profile that gives it height, too. That's thanks to our tall, vintage-inspired MT3 profile, which features scooped keycap tops and a sculpted shape between rows to create a retro typing feel with a modern flourish. This exclusive feel is actualized with durable, doubleshot ABS construction for exceptional texture and legends that last. This is Darkness that doesn't quit.

LASER IN ON THESE NOVELTIES - With an entrancing aesthetic that blends elements of vaporwave, cyberpunk, and outrun, GMK Laser is one our bestselling keycap sets of all time. It's easy to see why—and it's hard to get enough. Whether you have the set or not, you may find yourself wanting a little more Laser for your setup. Enter the Drop + MiTo GMK Laser Novelty Keycap Set.

Originally an available add-on kit for its namesake set, this Laser-focused collection of keycaps is now debuting in a standalone run to satisfy Laser fans new and old. Quickly scan the legends, and you'll find no shortage of thematic novelties, such as the iconic outrun sun, a sports car, a bowl of ramen, several different hazard signs, and much more. You'll also see arrow keys and a WASD cluster, both in alternate colorways from the GMK Laser's original Base Kit. If you're in search of the complete Laser look, this is the set to set your sights on.

The first-ever custom set for our first-ever custom profile, MT3 /dev/tty is a collection of keycaps that invoke old-school computing and retro typing. Now, this trailblazing throwback set is returning for a third round—with a few updates worth mentioning. Those include expansions to the Base Kit, Triumph Kit, and Lost and Found Kit, as well as several small legend refinements across the set. As always, you'll find a satisfying spread of beige-grays with occasional splash of color, depending on which kit you choose.

On every kit, your fingertips will be treated to our exclusive MT3 profile, which features scooped keycap tops and a sculpted shape between rows to create a vintage typing feel with a modern flourish. (After all, "tty" stands for "teletype" or "teletypewriter"—and the entire name is a subtle nod to a certain file type for Linux users.) There's never been a better time to type /dev/tty.

We are thrilled to announce that our Grapefruit GPBT keycaps are now available! Originally a limited-edition release, these keycaps were so popular that we decided to make them available to everyone.

Bursting with vibrant tones, the Grapefruit GPBT keycaps are the perfect punch of color for any desk setup. Made with super-durable PBT material, enjoy a satisfying typing experience with rich acoustics. The keycap set includes macOS F-row and modifier keys. Get your sweet set today for just $59.99.

Introducing three new officially licensed keycaps - one does not simply type into Mordor. You need the right artisan keycap to make it happen. Try the new Drop + The Lord of the Rings Mordor Artisan Keycap—featuring three entrancing exclusives inspired by Mordor's most menacing icons. Three for the Elven-kings under the sky, seven for the Dwarf-lords in halls of stone, nine for Mortal Men, doomed to die—and three for Drop, on our dark throne in the Land of Mordor, where the Shadows type.

We speak not of rings, but of keycaps. Forged in secret by the skilled hands at Dwarf Factory, a new line of artisan keycaps has fallen over the free lands of our Mech Keys community. It's the Drop + The Lord of the Rings Mordor Artisan Keycap—featuring three entrancing artisan keycaps inspired by Mordor's most menacing icons. Adorn your keyboard with The Eye of Barad-dûr, Morgul Fellbeast, and Sauron The Dark Lord. Because we could all use a little more Mordor.

HIGH-QUALITY INTEGRATIONS-ONLY HERE - We're proud to be the first to offer the Zoo65 as a prebuilt-in a host of configurations you won't find anywhere else. We've assembled six Zoo65 boards with our own exclusive keycap sets - DCX Jasmine, DCX Dolch and DCX Permafrost - available in either a tactile or linear switch configuration.

A ZOO OF HIGH-QUALITY CONFIGURATIONS—ONLY HERE - Originally sold as a kit, MOMOKA's Zoo65 Keyboard garnered a veritable stampede of fans with its exceptional build quality and attention to detail. Now, here on Drop, we're proud to be the first to offer the Zoo65 as a prebuilt—in a host of configurations you won't find anywhere else. That's right: we've assembled our own zoo of Zoo65 boards for a total of six typing experiences topped off with our own exclusive keycap sets.

For those unfamiliar with Jelly Key, I highly encourage going through our previous coverage of the Vietnamese artisan's works wherein we've seen several different examples of highly detailed themes which get put to life on your keyboard courtesy artisan keycaps that use a resin pour over a layer-by-layer assembly incorporating individually molded tiny pieces. In particular, we've covered a keycap before from a previous 8-Bit Series and that is probably my favorite theme from Jelly Key to date. This time round, we have a new group buy that builds upon the previous work called 8-Bit Series—Gaismas Kingdom. The company was kind enough to provide a prototype keycap to examine and show off here for interested users.

This happens to be another of Jelly Key's fascinating Droplet profile keycaps in the so-called Izchili theme. I immediately thought of Amiga games the minute I had this in my hands, and please note that the final keycaps should be done to an even higher standard of finish. The current group buy is set to end in a few hours so those who are eager to buy one need to decide sooner than later! These are available in four designs, four keycap profiles including the naked profile that doesn't have a resin pour, and 11 sizes while costing $55-105 each. There are further discounts and free shipping for those buying multiple keycaps and TechPowerUp readers also get a nice 5% discount code: 5p-w02hfav. See past the break for photos of my prototype space bar keycap, including under the microscope.